Jun 23rd 2022
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We publish a blog post every week on Thursday. We cover a range of topics related to reptiles, fish, bio-active setups, and plants. Below you will find a wealth of information for your reading pleasure. Enjoy!
Jun 16th 2022
Best Plants to Keep with Your Reptile or Amphibian
Best Plants to Keep with Your Reptile or AmphibianWant to create a natural, bioactive setup for your reptile or amphibian, but don’t know which plants are suitable? No problem. It’s true that some plants are not safe for keep
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Jun 13th 2022
Vegan Reptiles You Can Keep
Vegan Reptiles You Can KeepPhoto by Nicholas DoumaniNot thrilled about the idea of feeding baby mice or roaches to your exotic pet? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. Whether you’re a vegan yourself, you find feeding veggies easi
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Jun 1st 2022
Are Tokay Geckos Tamable?
Are Tokay Geckos Tamable?Can you tame tokay geckos? Tokay geckos are generally considered more difficult to handle than some other species of gecko, such as leopard geckos or crested geckos. They are, however, still a popular
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May 25th 2022
Does Food Really Make a Difference with Fish Color?
Does Food Really Make a Difference with Fish Color?When perusing the fish food aisles at your local tropical fish store, you may have noticed that some of the foods claim to enhance the coloring of your fish. Have you ever wo
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May 18th 2022
Bioactive vs Minimalist Reptile Enclosures
Bioactive vs Minimalist Reptile EnclosuresBioactive enclosures for reptiles and amphibians are super popular right now, and a lot of herp keepers are saying they’re what’s best for the animals. But does it really make a diffe
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May 12th 2022
Can You Grow Strawberries Indoors?
Can You Grow Strawberries Indoors?Photo courtesy of Jorge LujanEver wondered if you can grow strawberries indoors? Turns out, the answer is yes! In fact, despite what you may have heard, it's actually fairly easy to grow stra
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May 4th 2022
Reptiles to Get if You Want a Pet That's Active During the Day
Reptiles to Get if You Want a Pet That's Active During the DayWant a reptile that’s active during the day?A lot of exotic pets, including both reptiles and amphibians, tend to be nocturnal. And if you’re the kind of reptile k
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Apr 27th 2022
Who Knew there were So Many Kinds of Geckos?
Who Knew there were So Many Kinds of Geckos?Thinking about getting a lizard for a pet? You’ve got a lot of options. In fact, even within certain categories of lizards, there are many species and sub-types.For instance, there
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Apr 22nd 2022
What's the Deal with Mycorrhiza?
What's the Deal with Mycorrhiza?Have you heard about mycorrhizal fungus but didn’t really understand what its purpose was in indoor gardening or hydroponics? You’re not alone. New gardeners often know about plants’ needs for
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Apr 14th 2022
Which Exotic Pets Can You Order Online?
Which Exotic Pets Can You Order Online?Want an exotic pet but don’t have an exotic pet shop near you? Here’s some good news. In some cases, you can get an animal shipped to your door by ordering online.Of course, not all anim
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Apr 8th 2022
A Better Way to Gravel Vacuum a Fish Tank
A Better Way to Gravel Vacuum a Fish TankEver find yourself dreading the need to vacuum the gravel in your tropical fish tank? You know it needs to get done, but you just keep pushing it back on your to-do list?Good news. The
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